For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 449 students in 40962, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 40962, KY are Clay County Middle School and Horse Creek Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 40962 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40962, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40962, KY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1810
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1810
Gr: 7-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Horse Creek Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1601
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1601
Gr: 3-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Clay County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1097 North Hwy 11
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2194
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2194
Gr: 8-12
40962, Kentucky ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1983 South Highway 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2189
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2189
Gr: PK | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
1342 South Hwy. 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3607
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3607
Gr: K-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1203 N Hwy 11
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3390
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3390
Gr: K-6 | 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 40962, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 40962, KY include Clay County Middle School and Horse Creek Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 40962?
3 public middle schools are located in 40962.
What is the racial composition of students in 40962?
40962 public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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